What Line Do You Use?

[rosska]

I currently use 12lb big game and change it out every trip or weekend that I fish. I am thinking about going to braid but was wondering the pros and cons. If you do use braid what type and how long of leader do you use?

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by rosska

I currently use 12lb big game and change it out every trip or weekend that I fish. I am thinking about going to braid but was wondering the pros and cons. If you do use braid what type and how long of leader do you use?

I hated braid thats why i switched to Mono big game 12 lb test. change it every 2 trips

Braid you could feel ever tap, but was a pain if hung,or backlashed. Braid would also cut into the spool (you'd understand if you seen) so you'd put 15 yds of mono before the braid

[Salty]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Braid you could feel ever tap, but was a pain if hung,or backlashed.

I wouldn't use it, either, if I backlashed as much as you.

[fritz20]

Recently I have been using 20lb powerpro. Before that I always used 30lb, but Pox gave me some 20lb and I like the extra casting distance and sensitivity. Sometimes I use a 20lb flouro leader.

I don't have major problems picking backlashes out with braid. In the past i had some nasty ones that needed to be cut out, but this was when I was first learning to use a baitcaster. These new shimano reels have such a good breaking system that my backlashes are much less severe.

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by fritz20

Recently I have been using 20lb powerpro. Before that I always used 30lb, but Pox gave me some 20lb and I like the extra casting distance and sensitivity. Sometimes I use a 20lb flouro leader.

I don't have major problems picking backlashes out with braid. In the past i had some nasty ones that needed to be cut out, but this was when I was first learning to use a baitcaster. These new shimano reels have such a good breaking system that my backlashes are much less severe.

nothing like slingin a 1/2 oz jh into a post a ptrain w/o any brakes on in the reel and the sun is in your eyes then BOOM awh @%$#!!! no i agree the 20 is better than the 30 lb and the shimano reels rarely give me trouble with backlashes

[Dink]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

nothing like slingin a 1/2 oz jh into a post a ptrain w/o any brakes on in the reel and the sun is in your eyes then BOOM awh @%$#!!! no i agree the 20 is better than the 30 lb and the shimano reels rarely give me trouble with backlashes

Can't wait to try it w/ my new Diawa Coastal 153H!!!! Curado Shurado Pfft............

[Salty]

Originally Posted by fritz20

Recently I have been using 20lb powerpro. Before that I always used 30lb, but Pox gave me some 20lb and I like the extra casting distance and sensitivity. Sometimes I use a 20lb flouro leader.

I don't have major problems picking backlashes out with braid. In the past i had some nasty ones that needed to be cut out, but this was when I was first learning to use a baitcaster. These new shimano reels have such a good breaking system that my backlashes are much less severe.

Pox may never backlash again, now.

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by Salty

Pox may never backlash again, now.

x 100000 thankx homie

[mikedatiger]

I use 30lb red powerpro on all my setups. Have never had any problems other than scrambling when I get hung on an oyster reef as the powerpro just won't snap.

Some people claim that the powerpro causes havoc on their gear, but I haven't seen it. Then again, I am not out on the water every day like some of the others here.

[fishinpox]

i use 20# power pro moss green color. when fishing for reds i dont worry about a leader . when trout fishing i use a 15-20 # fluro leader tied directly to the braid with a uni to uni knot . i usally tie on the leader and make it a foot shorter than the rod im using like if im uding a 7 ft rod i use 5.5 - 6ft not long enough to go into the reel though . i like the leader longer because its gives u alittle strech in the line because the braid has 0 strech. i find with a longer leader i tear less lures out of trouts mouths and it also allows me to cut 5-10 inches off it a gill plate nicks the line w/o having to re tie a whole new leader. another plus is you dont have to change your line every other trip and sence 20 lb pp is like 6lb mono dia. it holds a ton of line when the coplor fades i just re spool it from one reeel to another because there is no memory

[fishinpox]

if i do use mono i use suffix siege but 99.99% of the time its braid i use

[eman]

I use 30lb power pro ( 8lb Diameter) i allways carry a couple of 8 " pieces of broom handle when i fish. If ya get hung up wrap your line around the broom handle and a steady pull will A. break the line B. straighten out the hook or C. pull up the obstruction.
If i am fishing plastic on a jig head i tie directly to the jig.
top water or any lure w/ multiple hooks and i use 18 " of 30 lb floro carbon for a leader.

["W"]

10lb Berkley Big Game with 20 Vision shock leader

[all star rod]

12 pound Berkly Big Game. However, I am about to try 20# power pro!

[bay_slayer]

I use 12 lb P-Line.............I've had it rub against Pile-on's with barnicles and not break on me. I really like the stuff.

Can I ask you guys, is it really necessary to change your line after every trip or every other trip?

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by bay_slayer

I use 12 lb P-Line.............I've had it rub against Pile-on's with barnicles and not break on me. I really like the stuff.

Can I ask you guys, is it really necessary to change your line after every trip or every other trip?

with mono it twist up so bad. I do especially if i throw eels without a leader..bass rods i'll change it like every 5 trip

[bay_slayer]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

with mono it twist up so bad. I do especially if i throw eels without a leader..bass rods i'll change it like every 5 trip

oh ok.......I thought ya'll meant the line would be dry rotted or something.....I usually change my line when I can tell the line is really twisted

[mikedatiger]

Originally Posted by bay_slayer

I use 12 lb P-Line.............I've had it rub against Pile-on's with barnicles and not break on me. I really like the stuff.

Can I ask you guys, is it really necessary to change your line after every trip or every other trip?

Same question - am I missing something here? I change my powerpro out about once every six months or year, depending on how bad it is or if it's low.

I have bass rods with line that is several years old and have never had a lick of problems with em. I check it, but i've never been overly concerned about it...I know this is extreme, but so is changing your line after every trip.

What am I missing here?

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by mikethetiger55

Same question - am I missing something here? I change my powerpro out about once every six months or year, depending on how bad it is or if it's low.

I have bass rods with line that is several years old and have never had a lick of problems with em. I check it, but I've never been overly concerned about it...I know this is extreme, but so is changing your line after every trip.

What am I missing here?

if you use power pro your missing nothing . pp has no memory if you do decide to change it just switch it from 1 reel to another and the unused part of the old spool will we on top the new one . plus at 25 bucks a roll who wants to change it every trip.. BTW they have 1500 yrd roll of pp on ebay for 80-90 bucks i but it like that and save $ plus if you but a 150yd or 300yd you always have some left over that isn't enough for any reel but with a continuous roll 1500 yrd you eliminate the waste

[rosska]

I change my line frequently due to the line drying out and becoming brittle from the saltwater (I never have this problem in freshwater). I have had numerours trips when I would go to tie a knot and it would continue to break (bad feeling when it is on you favorite setup). Big Game on the big spool is cheep and I do not want my line to be the reason I lose a trophy. I do not use a leader but I do use a quick clip as I change baits fequently unitl I find the right entree to offer.